The No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft is still in play for the New England Patriots
Saturday’s 40-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers brought the Patriots’ 2024 record to 3-13. They still own the No. 2 pick heading into Sunday’s slate of games, but they will move up to No. 1 if the New York Giants (2-13) beat the Indianapolis Colts.
The Patriots have clinched a top-five pick as a result of their Week 17 defeat.
At the very least, New England will maintain the second overall pick heading into the final week of the regular season. With the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans (both 3-12) facing off Sunday, the Patriots still will have a worse strength of schedule regardless of the result.
Here’s the updated order for the top 10 picks in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. This chart will be updated throughout Week 17:
Those hoping New England will snag the No. 1 or No. 2 pick should root for the following scenarios on Sunday:
The Patriots will wrap up their 2024 campaign next Sunday at home against the Buffalo Bills. Another loss would give them a high probability of earning a top-three selection in next year’s draft.
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